- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching - Date Posted:
1/8/2026 - Location:
District Wide - Date Available:
Immediate Opening - Closing Date:
Until Filled - District:
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| Special Education - Project Find/Birth-Five Coordinator | JobID: 4614 |
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Special Education Project Find/Birth–Five Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for district and
community-based early childhood initiatives serving children from birth through age five. This position
leads Child Find efforts and ensures compliance with all state and federal requirements related to early
identification, referral, evaluation, and service coordination for young children with suspected
developmental delays or disabilities.
The Coordinator collaborates with families and community partners across education, health, and human
services to increase awareness, access, and support for early learning opportunities, with the goal of
ensuring children enter kindergarten ready to learn. The Coordinator also facilitates timely referrals and
service connections so children with physical, social, emotional, or developmental needs receive
appropriate evaluations and early intervention or special education services.
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to
achieve their full potential. #SPSDinpiresgreatness.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of district, SISD, and state policies governing regular and special education
programs and services for infants and toddlers (birth–3) and preschool children (ages
3–5), and the ability to apply those policies in daily practice.
2. Knowledge of Michigan special education eligibility categories and Child Find
requirements, including the ability to support timely identification, referral, and
evaluation of eligible children.
3. Knowledge of Early On guidelines and procedures related to early intervention and
special education services, and the ability to collaborate with Early On providers to
support smooth transitions.
4. Knowledge of Saginaw County agencies serving children ages 0–5, including referral
processes and key contacts, and the ability to coordinate services and facilitate
appropriate referrals.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate
professionally with families, service providers, and school personnel, and to clearly
explain procedures, services, and next steps.
6. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations,
identify barriers to service delivery, and recommend appropriate solutions.
7. Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple cases,
schedules, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively multi-tasking while maintaining
accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with regulations.
9. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, including adjusting to changing
schedules, student needs, and program requirements.
10. Ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and follow through on tasks with minimal
supervision.
11. Ability to maintain accurate daily written records and reports, in accordance with district,
state, and federal documentation requirements.
12. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy in data entry, reports,
referrals, and compliance documentation.
13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, related
service providers, and community partners to support student success.
14. Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities, and prioritize tasks
appropriately.
15. Ability to learn new systems, procedures, and technologies quickly, and apply training to
improve service delivery.
16. Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling
sensitive student and family information.
17. Ability to participate in meetings, conferences, and transition planning, and contribute
relevant information to support program and student outcomes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Receive and respond to referrals and requests for information from parents, physicians,
childcare providers, and community agencies.
2. Conduct Child Find activities, including observing children enrolled in Head Start,
Montessori, ABA, childcare centers, and community settings to determine the need for
evaluation. Develop individualized evaluation plans based on presenting concerns and
referral data.
3. Conduct developmental screenings and assessments independently and as a member of
the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
4. Provide accurate information to families regarding special education services, eligibility,
timelines, and procedural safeguards.
5. Triage referrals to determine appropriateness and develop screening, evaluation, or
referral plans, or redirect families to appropriate community resources when warranted.
6. Conduct home visits when appropriate to gather information and support referral and
evaluation decisions.
7. Schedule and coordinate parent/child appointments for screenings and evaluations at
home, in classrooms, or at district sites.
8. Prepare evaluation reports and coordinate with staff to ensure complete, accurate, and
timely documentation.
9. Develop measurable goals and objectives and prepare Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in compliance with IDEA
requirements.
10. Schedule and facilitate IEP and IFSP meetings with required participants and within
mandated timelines.
11. Coordinate cases from referral and consent through evaluation, eligibility determination,
and program placement.
12. Participate in inter-agency case conferences and collaborate with external providers
regarding individual children.
13. Coordinate transitions and referrals with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
programs and serve as a liaison to families.
14. Conduct monthly file reviews to ensure compliance with Birth–5 (B–5) program
protocols and documentation requirements.
15. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with Birth–5 and other community
agencies.
16. Attend and actively participate in Birth–5 partner and inter-agency meetings.
17. Accompany Parent Educators on home visits when developmental concerns are identified
or additional support is needed.
18. Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to staff related to IFSP development
and early intervention requirements in coordination with Early On agreements.
19. Monitor and maintain program databases to ensure timely, accurate, data entry and
reporting.
20. Perform other duties as assigned in support of district early childhood and special
education programs.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
1. Master’s degree in Special Education Perferred
2. Early Childhood Endorsement and Special Education Endorsement
3. Five or more years of teaching experience in special education and early childhood
2. Integrated knowledge of birth-five normal development
4. Familiar with ability to administer several birth-5 screening and assessment instruments
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability and willingness to work an adjusted summer schedule, including availability on
designated days to respond to year-round Child Find and early childhood referrals, or to ensure
appropriate coverage is arranged.
2. Ability and willingness to attend and complete all trainings required by the Michigan Department
of Education and/or the Saginaw Public School District to maintain program compliance and
professional competency.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Work is performed primarily in a school and community-based early childhood
environment.
2. The position may involve moderate noise levels typical of educational and childcare
settings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
METHOD OF EVALUATION: The Special Education Supervisor evaluates this position every
year. The evaluation form is available from the Human Resources and Labor Relations
Department.
Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job,
and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated
with it.
Revised by Human Resources: 1-7-26
